Genshiken
げんしけん
Completed. Genshiken is a completed anime. It aired in Fall 2004 and finished with 12 episodes.
- Status
- Completed
- Episodes
- 12
- Aired
- Fall 2004
- Average score
- 74/100
- Popularity in 2004
- #16 of 243
- Score rank in 2004
- #21 of 243
Genshiken synopsis
Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming.
When he first visited Genshiken, short for "Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuu Kai" (Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture), his groundless pride was destroyed by the plotting of Madarame, a sophomore student in Genshiken, but he still couldn't admit that he is an otaku.
However, as he participates in society activities such as visiting dojin (private publishing) shops and anime festivals, and hangs out with other society members Kosaka (a hardcore otaku despite his extreme eccentricities and good looks), Kosaka's girlfriend Kasuga Saki (who isn't really an otaku), Ohno (a cosplayer) and the others, he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world. With their help, Sasahara slowly adjusts to otaku life in Genshiken.
(Source: AnimeNfo)
Genshiken watch order
All 6 entries in the franchise, in release order. Movies, OVAs and specials are included; skip them for a series-only run.
- Genshiken Second Generation OVA — Unknown, 1 ep
- Genshiken — Fall 2004, 12 eps
- Genshiken OVA — Winter 2006, 3 eps
- Genshiken 2 — Fall 2007, 12 eps
- Genshiken Second Generation — Summer 2013, 13 eps
- Genshiken Second Generation Specials — Fall 2013, 4 eps
Where to watch Genshiken
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Genshiken FAQ
- Is Genshiken finished?
- Yes. Genshiken is a completed anime. It aired in Fall 2004 and finished with 12 episodes.
- How many episodes does Genshiken have?
- Genshiken has 12 episodes.
- When did Genshiken air?
- Genshiken premiered in Fall 2004.
- What genre is Genshiken?
- Genshiken is a Comedy, Slice of Life anime.
- Is there a sequel to Genshiken?
- Yes. The next entry is Genshiken 2 (Fall 2007). The full watch order on this page lists all 6 entries in the franchise.
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